Sports Nutrition Assistant

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Duke Athletics is seeking a part-time Sports Nutrition Assistant in Durham, NC. The role reports to the Director of Sports Nutrition and handles a variety of operational tasks within the Sports Nutrition Department, with up to 19.9 hours per week and benefits ineligible.

Responsibilities include managing fueling stations, developing educational materials, assisting with team meals and gameday nutrition, and supporting dietitians with daily operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field and minimum related experience of 1-2 years.
• No experience required beyond bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Manage fueling stations which includes training and managing student interns, manage fueling station daily operations, food inventory, ordering and receiving.
• Develop educational materials (social media, flyers, TV, etc.)
• Assist with team meals and catering
• Assist with gameday nutrition support
• Perform other duties/tasks as assigned by the Sports Dietitians

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

HIPAA confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field

Job description

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Date: Aug 5, 2026

Duke Athletics is firmly committed to our values of respect, trust, inclusion, discovery, and excellence, and to continuing our work to be an equitable and inclusive environment for all. Our collective success within and beyond the competitive arena depends on each community member being and feeling welcomed, respected, and valued. Through continuous education, reflection, humility, and accountability, we strive to develop leaders who embody these ideals.

Be You.

Position Summary: This position reports to the Director of Sports Nutrition. This part time position (19.9 hours maximum per week, benefits ineligible) will handle a wide variety of operational activities for the Sports Nutrition Department.

Essential Functions

• Manage fueling stations which includes but is not limited to training and managing student interns, manage fueling station daily operations, food inventory, ordering and receiving.
• Develop educational materials (social media, flyers, TV, etc.)
• Assist with team meals and catering
• Assist with gameday nutrition support
• Perform other duties/tasks as assigned by the Sports Dietitians

Expectations and Skills

• Fast learner and demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Conduct themselves with the highest degree of professionalism and interpersonal effectiveness.
• Ability to maintain HIPPA confidentiality and adhere to all department and university policies and procedures, as well as the rules, regulations, bylaws, and interpretations of the ACC and the NCAA.
• Be able to lift, push, and pull objects up to 30lbs.
• Be reliable and dependable and accomplishing assigned tasks with a positive attitude.
• Ability to prioritize based on immediate need, to be flexible and possess the aptitude to shift focus quickly while remaining organized and tracking all tasks.

Be Bold.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Nutrition or related field and minimum related experience of 1-2 years

Preferred Qualifications

The successful candidate should be able to function independently of direction, enjoy working with people of different cultures and backgrounds, remain organized, have the capacity to seek out the guidance and assistance of other department members, and be willing to assist others to maintain the overall function of the Sports Nutrition Department.

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Minimum Qualifications

Education

Work requires analytical, communication and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree program.

Experience

No experience required beyond bachelor's degree.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

No experience required beyond bachelor's degree.

Job Code: 00000926 ATHLETICS DEPT ASSISTANT

Job Level: 06

Anticipated Pay Range

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $20.00 . Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Equal Opportunity Employer

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy- related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and reasonable accommodation(s) can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: [e-mail]; phone: [phone]).

Nearest Major Market

Durham

Nearest Secondary Market

Raleigh

Read more about Duke’s commitment to affirmative action and nondiscrimination at hr.duke.edu/eeo.